Wholesome Direct 2022’s biggest announcements and trailers

There’s certainly no shortage of innovative, unique indie games in our future. During Saturday’s Wholesome Direct — a showcase of indie games from across genres — nearly 100 indie games were on display. You could see new titles, interview with developers and painting as well as updates about previously announced games.

So many of the games shown during Wholesome Direct look promising, but we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting titles.

Spirit Swap! Lofi Beats for Match-3 To It is a match-3 puzzle with a lofi music and a story. In 2023. Spirit SwapWholesome Direct had a brand new trailer and demo.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & ButterflyThis is the sequel to the acclaimed first. Coffee TalkThe talking simulator is located in a coffeeshop. It’s expected out in 2023, and a new trailer debuted at Wholesome Direct.

ODDADAThis toy looks almost like a music instrument made of an isometric village. All the houses in this village are instruments. Steam lets you play this toy year.

Garden Path looks like the perfect chill time — a slice-of-life in a garden. Wholesome Direct released a brand new trailer.

Was it possible to date a kaiju? That’s the premise of Kaichu: Kaiju Dating SimNew gameplay was shown during broadcast of.

SoulitaireWholesome Direct premiered the trailer for this game. It showcases card-based gameplay, story interpretation and more.

Paper Trail stands out for its stunning art and unique concept: You’ve got to fold pages of the world to move through the game. Now, the trailer has arrived. The game will be available in 2023.

PuffPals: Island Skies is still years away, but it’s got literally everything I could ever ask for in a life sim — farming, cute creatures, custom avatars, and room decoration.

Little Bear Chef

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Many bears can be found in games, some of which are very cute. Bear in Little Bear Chef is no exception — who doesn’t want to play as a cute bear cooking in a kitchen?

Snufkin: Melody of MoominvalleyThis is expected to become a charming musical adventure video game in 2023.

MelodysseyWholesome Direct has announced that the game will be a stress-free, adventure game featuring ASMR elements.